The New Batman film, The Dark Knight, is a 2008 American superhero film directed by Christopher Holan, is the sequel to 2005’s Batman Begins. Christian Bale appears as the lead role.
Batman’s main conflicts in the film are with The Joker played by the late Heath Ledger, who has created a terrifying, psychotic version of the character, and his strained friendship with district attorney, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart).
Nolan decided to make the movie as he was inspired by the Joker’s first two appearances in the comics and Batman: The Long Halloween.
The Dark Knight starts with Batman beginning to succeed in getting rid of the criminals that infests Gotham City. He is surprisingly challenged when the Joker, a mysterious criminal mastermind appears in Gotham. Batman’s and the Joker’s confrontations becomes personal, forcing him to improve his technology to stop the Joker’s campaign of destruction.
Michael Caine stars as Alfred Pennyworth, who is Batman’s butler and father figure who looks after Wayne Manor.
Jack Nicholson, who played the previous role of the Joker was not invited to replay the part said:
“You can’t believe the reasons things do or don’t happen. Not asking me how to do the sequel is that kind of thing. … Maybe it’s not a mistake. Maybe it was the right thing, but to be candid, I’m furious.”
The co-creator of Batman: The Animated Series,Paul Dini commented of Ledger’s portrayal of the character by saying,
“He seems more street than any other version of the Joker. … His attitude is mordant and sardonic as opposed to manic. … No goofy gags or puns for him. This Joker doesn’t split sides: he splits skulls.”
The film will be dedicated to the memory of Heath Ledger who tragically died on the 22 January 2008.
The Dark Knight will be in cinemas on the 25 July 2008. A fantastic film not to be missed!!